Today we often hear such a name as espadrilles. What it is? The history of these shoes dates back to the Spanish huts of the poor, where poor people, starting from the sixteenth century, made slippers from cloth with rope or jute soles. Sometimes, to make it comfortable to wear, they were tied to the legs with twine.
In the 60s of the last century, the great Yves Saint Laurent drew attention to this shoe option. He borrowed from the Spanish peasants the lightness of the model, which allows the legs to breathe, and “enriched” it with wedge shoes. The result was an unusual and elegant shoe, which stars like Audrey Helburn and Grace Kelly began to wear with pleasure. In addition, John F. Kennedy and Salvador Dali were seen wearing espadrilles.
Espadrilles - what is it today? Models of these shoes are available both on a flat sole, and on a wedge or platform. Today it is hardly possible to find shoes on a real rope base. In addition, in urban conditions it is very impractical. Therefore, the presented samples have a plastic or rubbersole with painting or textile decoration. You can find articles with a closed or open nose for men and women.
Sandals-espadrilles can be worn not only on vacation. They are so elegant that they are also suitable for a festive daytime event. For example, Lilis Closet's pink shoes with a characteristic braided sole will be a good addition to a light summer dress and a small clutch. Eva Longoria, Jennifer Aniston, Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian have been seen wearing sandals of this type. Celebrities have taken advantage of the ability of models to lengthen their legs and make them more graceful.
Sometimes we take espadrilles from the store. What it is? On the sides, large stitches are visible, capturing the fabric and the sole. Do not worry - this is a decorative element and often evidence of handicraft. Such shoes, combined with natural materials inside, are often the most comfortable to wear, especially if the model has a special jute insole. When buying a pair, it is better to measure both slippers at once, because. Samples may vary slightly in size. Trying on the thinnest sock, because ideally espadrilles are worn on bare feet.
Espadrilles for children are not well represented on the Russian market. Although in terms of lightness and convenience, this is perhaps the best option for summer shoes. Their disadvantage is that they (with the exception of leather ones) are not worn for a long time. You also need to pay attention to the reliable fixation of shoes on children's legs duringavoid injury during outdoor activities.
So, you have purchased espadrilles. What is it for your wardrobe? Designers believe that this is the basic idea for a men's outfit of a cotton jacket, T-shirt and cropped trousers, which are comfortable to walk along the seashore. Girls can wear tight jeans with a shirt tied at the waist or a long dress with them. And effectively complement the “look” with an elegant straw hat of any size.
